# BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2025-172471-bja-fy25-postconviction-testing-of-dna-evidence/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360612

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to colleges and universities and state and local governments. Applications closed on December 10, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2025-172471 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 10, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.820 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Other Units of Local Government

## What the grant funds

This funding opportunity assists in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2025-172471 still open?

No. It closed on December 10, 2025. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172771, closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left).

### Who can apply for BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?

Closed December 10, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each.

### Who has won Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Office of Emergency Services, New York City Off of Cheif Med Exam, The Regents of the University of Colorado. The program made 50 awards worth $41.7 million in that time.